Event - E3 Invitational 2014 Why is Nintendo Being so quiet about the Best Buy demo?

[Golden Gallade]

I mean, Nintendo announced this almost a moth ago and the only they have said about it is that it is happening. I would think they would said at least something about it.

 

[aliensalmon]

I think they're still working out the locations and other stuff with Best Buy.

 

[Morbi]

I am surprised as well, at this rate there will be a weeks notice.

 

[Golden Gallade]

I think they're still working out the locations and other stuff with Best Buy.

Maybe I'm wrong but i think when they reviled the demos for last years E3, they had all the locations reviled the same day.

 

[supercopper64]

Yeah I am going crazy, what if this time is showing us that they will have at least one best buy to have smash in EVERY state. Probably not in Tennessee, so I am probably going to need to book a flight

 

[Snagrio]

It is weird that we still don't have locations yet, but these things do take time.

 

[Mr. KoopaTurtle]

Maybe Nintendo is focusing on the Invitational right now and getting all of that info out to the fans. Maybe then they will share more Best Buy information.

 

[CloneHat]

I confirmed that it would be demoed in my Best Buy the day after it was revealed. Not sure what the silence is about.

 

[Problem2]

Yeah, the distribution of new information isn't exactly being handled well. I expected to have enough information to call up a best buy and ask about the event by now.

 

[Hong]

I figure it would be all the same places where they demo'd Mario Kart 8.

 

[Sonjira]

I figure it would be all the same places where they demo'd Mario Kart 8.

I'm not so sure about this. If they're trying to get the Wii U and the game out to as many people as possible, since they really desperately need to to help console sales, I'd think they would try to expand the event to as many Best Buys as possible. That way, you get the demo out to the widest amount of potential buyers, and no one feels deterred due to not having a demo close to them.

But hey, this is just me hoping that I get a demo here in the Cincinnati suburbs. pls nintendo pls.

 

[Hong]

I'm not so sure about this. If they're trying to get the Wii U and the game out to as many people as possible, since they really desperately need to to help console sales, I'd think they would try to expand the event to as many Best Buys as possible. That way, you get the demo out to the widest amount of potential buyers, and no one feels deterred due to not having a demo close to them.

But hey, this is just me hoping that I get a demo here in the Cincinnati suburbs. pls nintendo pls.

Good point. Could merit broadening their distribution platform.

 

[Pazzo.]

For whatever reason, I view this question to be in the same tier as..

"Who is John Galt?"

 

[xxMiles]

Do you guys think they'll announce it this week?

 

[ToothiestAura]

I figure it would be all the same places where they demo'd Mario Kart 8.

While I would be fine with that (there was one only about 10-15 minutes from my house), the location of the nearest one was still odd. There was only one in the state and it's in a random 'burb? These locations need to be better. There wasn't even one in the state capital. It just seemed wrong to me.

 

[WwwWario]

Has it actually been confirmed how long it will last? It will probably start at June 10th, but will it only last as long as E3 lasts? (10th-12th of June?)
Also, too bad they don't have Best Buy in Norway

 

[KatKit]

Aside from preparations, I think they want us fans to spread the news around as much as possible first. Although we don't know all of the specifics yet, we know what matters: it's happening. Now we eagerly wait. In the meantime, we tell everyone we can and talk about it lol.

 

[Artsy Omni]

Aside from preparations, I think they want us fans to spread the news around as much as possible first. Although we don't know all of the specifics yet, we know what matters: it's happening. Now we eagerly wait. In the meantime, we tell everyone we can and talk about it lol.

I dunno if relying on the fans to spread the word is a smart move on Nintendo's part. =P Not saying that's what they're doing, necessarily, but if that really is the case, they need to fire the guy who made that marketing decision. XP

Nintendo needs to get on the ball with marketing. They're doing a pretty good job with Mario Kart 8, but that was only after the huge scare that is the Wii U's really slow adoption rate.

 

[KatKit]

Assuming it's true, in this case, I think it's a safe bet. They can definitely rely on the Smash fandom to be hyped and spreading the word.

I personally like how Nintendo is getting so involved with social media.

 

[Moldy Clay]

I wouldn't be that surprised if they don't really announce anything until E3 itself, or next week, before Tomodachi comes out at the earliest.

You'd think they would want people to have time to prepare, but they probably think it'd be crazy to just spring it on everyone and have a field day with that.

 

[BlurB]

Directs and information from Nintendo as of late have been sudden and unexpected. There is really no telling when they will give more details. Hopefully before June 10th amiright?

 

[APC99]

I'm wondering if any Best Buys know if they're holding them yet. I'll have to call my local Best Buy and ask.

 

[ToothiestAura]

Considering there's two weeks until both events (demo and invitational) we will probably see more info on one of those this week and more info on the other next week. (Assuming Nintendo wants to tell us the player's participating in the invitational.) We got info on how to enter to win a chance to play against the tournament winner/go to E3 last week, so I suspect we will get some info on a weekly basis leading up to E3.

 

[relaxedexcorcist]

We got dates!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/video-games/wii-u/pcmcat273800050036.c?id=pcmcat273800050036

Thats the Wednesday and Saturday of E3 week. Just like last year. Locations and times aren't actually up yet.

 

[Golden Gallade]

We got dates!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/video-games/wii-u/pcmcat273800050036.c?id=pcmcat273800050036

Thats the Wednesday and Saturday of E3 week. Just like last year. Locations and times aren't actually up yet.

Well, at least it's something.

 

[ToothiestAura]

Well, at least it's something.

That's cool, dates are good. We can likely expect locations soon.
I can watch Nintendo's event at home instead of streaming it while waiting at Bestbuy, I have a feeling that may not have worked out well.

 

[BUnit]

Locations are out now!

 

[Perguito]

Locations for the US! http://www.bestbuy.com/site/games-p...st/pcmcat332400050002.c?id=pcmcat332400050002

 

[PlasmaPuffball]

If South Carolina isn't on that list soon, I'm gonna throw my laptop out the window...

 

[relaxedexcorcist]

One of the Best Buys is my local Best Buy and next to a five guys. It's gonna be a goooooooooood week.

 

[Neo Zero]

Wake me up when Canada is announced

I hate you so much atm America #foreignsalt

 

[Flaxr XIII]

One of the Best Buys is only 10 minutes away from my place! :D
I can literally take the bus and it'll drop me off at the door of Best Buy :DDDDDD

 

[Morbi]

The only participating Best Buys are in Broomfield and Denver. I suppose that means that I am not going. Thank you for bringing the e3 experience to me Nintendo (I keed, I was probably not going to go anyways)!

 

[GamerGuy09]

Wake me up when Canada is announced

I hate you so much atm America #foreignsalt

I've never been so proud to be an American.

But seriously though, I'm sorry. Hopefully there is one in the states close enough to you if possible, or maybe Canada locations will be revealed later.

 

[Flaxr XIII]

Since the Best Buy demos will be on Wednesday and Saturday, I can also attend the Smash Invitational on Tuesday. I'll probably miss out on the E3 Digital Event stream unless they stream it there where we get the wristbands. :D It's gonna be a great week!

 

[Moldy Clay]

Wednesday... :|

Anyway, my best bet is Garden State Plaza. About an hour away, but not 100% sure if I'll be able to get there. We'll see.

 

[Gameboi834]

Oh boy, they're all in Southern Virginia...again...****** revolver*

EDIT: Um... *prepares revolver?*

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

I'd have to travel over three hours to reach the Best Buy that's hosting the Smash Bros. event. That won't ever be happening, so I'm sunk.

 

[Chimera]

I'd have to travel a couple hours to get to the Best Buy, so....I'm going to travel.

 

[ToothiestAura]

One of the Best Buys is only 10 minutes away from my place! :D
I can literally take the bus and it'll drop me off at the door of Best Buy :DDDDDD

That's nice, it's the same for me. I have a car, though.